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Windows 7 Breaking Sales Records, Greenpeace Picks Apple as Greenest

by Warren Riddle on January 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM


Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines...
  • Windows 7 was initially met with skepticism and negative feedback, even prompting some to trumpet the imminent prominence of Apple. But, according to Microsoft director of marketing Craig Beilinson, Windows 7 has become "the fastest selling operating system in history." [From: Lifehacker]
  • The green energy movement continues to gather steam, and many big corporations are making a concerted effort to aid, and contribute to, the crusade. According to Greenpeace, though, some major names are failing miserably, including Lenovo, Samsung, Dell, and LG, which have all failed to make good on a pledge to eliminate harmful PVCs and BFRs from their products. [From: Yahoo! Tech]
  • The ambiguous January 26th Apple event is rapidly approaching, so the constant iSlate rumors are starting to reach a fevered pitch. According to the latest round of conjecture, the "pretty" device, which will not be "just a big iPhone," will go on sale in March and will not be limited to a single carrier. Woohoo! [From: Engadget]
  • Wires and cables have always been the thorn in the paws of electronics fans, particularly those trying to install a neat and tidy home entertainment system. At CES this week, Haier is offering a solution to that annoying clutter with a wireless HDTV that supposedly has a range of 100 feet. [From: Engadget]
  • It seems that every electronics manufacturer is trying to jump aboard the e-reader bandwagon, and Spring Entertainment and Borders bookstore are partnering to provide an attractive new model. The Alex e-reader will be available at Borders locations, and will retail for $359. [From: Engadget]
  • Netflix just signed on with Warner Bros. to provide more titles to its live-streaming library, and now the video pioneer is embarking on a new deal that will provide its services pretty much everywhere. Netflix has reportedly partnered with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sharp, Toshiba, and Funai to add the live-streaming 'Watch Instantly' feature to the companies' HDTVs and Blu-ray players. [From: New TeeVee]

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